Mikki Dog, Puppy, Cat Nail Claw File - For Sharp Claws, Nervous Pets, Black

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Stainless steel clippers with rubberised grip and ergonomic handles to give control while clipping and filing. The strong elastic spring helps save your energy and strength, for precision cutting. Acclimatising your dog to nail care could take some time. Like with all aspects of training, patience is key. As part of the nail grinder testing process, I gave my dog treats and praise when I touched his paws. This helped make him associate paw handling with good things. It’s a classic case of positive reinforcement. Over time, your dog may even offer up their paws for handshakes and high fives. ( 3) To file your dog’s nail, I learned from our team of grooming experts and vets that it is quite a simple process. After you have positioned your dog, use your weak hand to hold your dog’s paw, concentrating on one claw.

The second part of acclimatising your dog to nail filing is the sound of the nail file itself. There are low-noise options on the market which we will recommend in the review section, but to a degree, it is completely natural for your dog to be scared or wary of a buzzing nail drill. To get them used to the sound, our experts recommend you to periodically switch it on around them and use positive reinforcement techniques. They will soon not be so frightened of the noise of the grinder. It’s important that your dog’s nails do not get overgrown. If a nail becomes severely overgrown and grows into the pad or surrounding tissue, then it is very painful and could also become infected.If the nails are splaying out on the ground, or the nail beds are being pushed upwards, or the toes are becoming distorted then talk to your vet.While not technically a nail file, this nail grinder from Casfuy allows you to both gently trim your dogs nails while filing them at the same time, offering you a great deal of convenience and flexibility, all in the one device. We also observed that the grit on this file rapidly wore away, transforming it from a useful instrument into a smooth piece of glass that no longer removed nails. Many dogs are scared by the presence of any form of instrument. Consider the Dog Fashion Spa glass nail file if your canine companion is suffering this issue. We found that dogs were more at ease with this file than with others we tested.

It has a rounded tip, so your dog will not be injured if it abruptly moves or attempts to bite the tool. Naturally, because it is constructed of stainless steel, this item is extremely sturdy and will not shatter or break if dropped. Our team loves that the port at the top of the grinder is adaptable to your dog’s nail size, so large dogs are accounted for here too unlike with our number two choice. That is refreshing to see since, as our experts note, manufacturers are a touch sizeist when it comes to nail care.The glass used for the Dog Fashion Spa file is much simpler to clean than a metal file. Simply wipe it down and it will be as good as new. It features various textures on each side, coarse on one side and smooth on the other, allowing you to maintain your dog in a variety of ways. Additionally, the glass feels substantially different when dragged across your dog’s nail. It has a far smoother texture than gritty metal, so it is less likely to irritate your dog.

The inscriptions on the handle of this specific glass file are an attractive feature. This one is meant to read HUG THE DOG, but we could hardly make out the lettering on the one that was delivered to us. This is rather disappointing for such an expensive file, but after some investigation, we learned that this is a very typical issue with this product. You can also use a nail grinder like I do, which essentially does the same thing as a file; it’s just a round nail file that spins mechanically so it files nails faster than doing it by hand. Also, the grit is not too coarse, but it removes exactly the correct amount of nails with the perfect amount of pressure. Overall, we believe it offers the finest value at such a cheap price, making it the best dog nail file for the money in our opinion. This option also comes with a safety guard, something our experts note is a good addition for new users who want to give this tool a go without the stress of shaving too much off. The guard holds the nail in place at the correct angle. One of the main reasons we recommend this nail file for small dogs is because of this safety feature. You can use the file without the safety guard for larger dogs but it's a good idea to go slow at first to build your confidence up.

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Glass files have become pretty popular for humans, but lately, they’ve also grown in popularity for grooming our dogs. Canines seem to be less afraid of glass files than other tools, possibly because they’re clear and unassuming. The glass also has a very different feeling when dragged across your dog’s nail. It’s much smoother than the feeling of coarse metal, so it’s less likely to seem upsetting to your pup. Some elements of a metal file, such as the rubber handle, can significantly enhance the file’s functionality. A sturdy handle with a non-slip grip provides a secure grasp and allows for greater flexibility when using the file.